Bill · H.R. 2319· House(119-HR-2319)
Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/25/2025
- Last activity
- 4/22/2026 — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 380.
- Sponsored by
- Brendan Boyle
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Awaiting Senate
- On Senate calendar
What this bill would do
This Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to lead an interagency review focused on lung cancer research. The review will specifically look at research involving women and underserved populations that meet certain screening criteria. It also aims to identify ways to increase access to preventive services and create public awareness campaigns. The Secretary must consult with the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs during this process. Additionally, the review will look for innovative research opportunities and improvements in imaging technology. Finally, a report on these findings must be submitted to Congress within two years of the Act's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would women be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically prioritizes research and preventive service access for women regarding lung cancer.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill directs a review to expand access to lung cancer preventive services and a national screening strategy.
Does this put more money into medical research?+4
The act mandates a comprehensive review to identify opportunities for the acceleration of lung cancer research.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Acceleration of Research: The bill seeks to speed up research on lung cancer in women and underserved populations (Section 2(a)(1-2)). This could lead to better medical understanding of how the disease affects these specific groups.
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Improved Access to Services: There is a focus on expanding access to lung cancer preventive services (Section 2(a)(3)) and developing a national screening strategy (Section 2(b)(3)). This could help more people get the screenings they need, especially women and underserved populations.
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Advancements in Technology: The review looks for ways to foster advances in imaging technology and techniques (Section 2(b)(2)(C)). Better technology can improve how doctors assess risk, diagnose the disease, and treat patients.
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Public Education: The act aims to develop national public education and awareness campaigns (Section 2(b)(4)). This can inform people about lung cancer in specific populations and emphasize how important early detection is (Section 2(b)(4)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+5Good For Low Income Households+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Veterans+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Research Funding+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+4Improves Racial Equity+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 4/22/2026
- Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 380.
- 4/21/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3020)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3020)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2319.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3020-3021)
- Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 11/18/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-382.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 332.
- 9/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 3/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
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